Issue 72

Travel

Seven Standout Southern Ski Resorts – Garden & Gun

It's not quite the same as the big mountains out West, but you can still hit the slopes close to home.

Winter Wanderlust

Whether you're trekking through the snow or planning an escape for more fun in the sun, winter is the perfect time to plan your next getaway. Here's a collection of guides from T&L's top destinations.

21 Winter Island Escapes In the South

This winter, set your sights on sunnier days with an island getaway - a surefire cure to the cold-weather blues. The South is home to dozens of great islands providing excellent beaches in less travel time than jetting to a distant locale.

Culture

Los Angeles wildfires: in pictures - BBC News

Devastating images from the infernos

Are you a Post-Achievement Professional? | RadReads

Is the playbook for success rigged? The Post-Achievement Professional breaks free from the hamster wheel to find fulfillment and meaning.

‘Yellowstone’ Has More in Common with Real Life than You Think

From power struggles over land to the ultra-wealthy pushing out locals, some parts of the hit TV show, which just wrapped up its final season, aren’t that far from the truth.

Sporting

The Atlanta Braves’ Top Ten Home Run Moments Ever (Ranked) – Garden & Gun

Enjoy a trot down memory lane - from Chipper "Mets Killer" Jones, Soler's Moonshot, and the legendary Hammerin' Hank dropping the hammer.

Outside’s Best Longform Stories of 2024

Compelling essays, rigorous investigations, and four days in a pitch-black cave: this is a collection of Outside's greatest work of the year

Mt. Bachelor Local Ownership Bid Gains Momentum

Last fall, POWDR Corp. announced plans to sell several ski areas within its portfolio, including Mt. Bachelor in Oregon. Two passionate locals are spearheading efforts to shift ownership to the Bend community.

Philosophy

Why We Make Resolutions (and Why They Fail) | The New Yorker

It turns out that timing is important in determining whether our resolutions succeed.

‘New Year, New You’ Doesn’t Work. Here’s How You Can Actually Improve Your Life - WSJ

Instead of resolving to become a different person in 2025, try setting achievable goals and embracing ‘radical doability.’

Music

Widespread Panic Announces 2025 Return To Nashville

Widespread Panic will return to Nashville, TN in 2025 for the band's first shows at Ascend Amphitheater in seven years.

The Spectacle of Phish at Madison Square Garden on NYE / December 31, 2024 – The Aquarian

The summit of Phish’s tour itinerary is always the New Year’s Eve concert - take in the sights and sounds.

Issue 72 January 13th 2025